Antique Japanese Sumida Gawa Glazed Ceramic Basket Vase w/ Figures Inoue Ryosai (c.1900) LS#052 Chadansu Powerful warrior portrait from Kuniyoshi’s

Powerful warrior portrait from Kuniyoshi’s landmark Heroes of the Taiheiki series

One Hundred Victories

Blade width = 1/8” (10mm)

It is made of zelkova wood to show off the beautiful grain It is trimmed in persimmon wood

The polish is worn

Antique Japanese Sumida Gawa Glazed Ceramic Basket Vase w/ Figures Inoue Ryosai (c.1900) LS#052 Chadansu Powerful warrior portrait from Kuniyoshi’sAntique Japanese Sumida Gawa Basket Vase with Figures, Attributed to Inoue Ryosai (c. 18901920) An unusual Sumida Gawa basket vase with a tall arched handle, scalloped rims front and back, and multiple high relief figures. The front scene features a man walking across a vivid red plank above another figure seated below. On the reverse, a single man peers over the back rim, adding a playful narrative detail. The handle and upper body are decorated with